Less than two weeks into her WNBA retirement, Candace Parker is already taking on a new responsibility. The former All-Star was named president of Adidas women’s basketball on Wednesday, moving into the position after being affiliated with the company for more than a decade. “Stepping into this new leadership role is a deeply personal next … Read more
The plans for the A’s new stadium in Las Vegas were unveiled Tuesday, with designs produced by the same lead architect who once drew up plans for a new ballpark in Oakland. Bjarke Ingels, who runs an eponymous firm, spoke to The Athletic on Wednesday about those instant comparisons to the Sydney Opera House, the … Read more
For all the fret and frustration over NBC exclusively broadcasting Saturday night’s wild-card battle on its streaming service Peacock, an average of 23 million viewers tuned in to watch the frozen clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, making it the most-streamed game in NFL history. Prior to Saturday, the most-streamed game came … Read more
The final luxury tax bill for the New York Mets’ failed 2023 season became official this week, according to figures published Saturday by the Associated Press, with billionaire owner Steve Cohen on the hook for a record-high penalty of nearly $101 million. For the privilege of fielding a team that loaded up on star players … Read more
